Yes, next week is the week to see amazing fireworks on both coasts. Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will be saluting our nation’s birth with “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” — a fireworks spectacular that rockets into the air every night during Independence Week.

Magic Kingdom Park – The fireworks spectacular takes place at 9 p.m. on July 3 and 4, and 10 p.m. on July 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7.

Disneyland park – The fireworks spectacular will be held each night at 9:30 p.m. during Independence Week – July 1-7.

Also, expect to see plenty of patriotic merchandise available across the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, including red, white and blue Mickey T-shirts and plush, trading pins, light-up star necklaces and patriotic Duffy the Disney Bear costumes.

With the kids out of school for the summer, a good way to keep them active is by getting them involved in a sports camp. For instance, at the Walt Disney World Resort, there are summer junior golf camps available for kids ages 8-13. The camps include instruction on the basics of the game, touching on everything from pitching, chipping and putting to developing a good swing motion. There’s even on-course training.

In typical Disney fashion, the 5-day camps are designed to be fun and entertaining, and involve games and prizes. If your kid doesn’t have golf clubs, a set will be provided, plus there’s complimentary lunch and beverages. The week-long camps are directed by Arnold Palmer Golf Management’s PGA Director of Instruction, Michael Schlager, and cost $350 per child ($50 off for each additional child registered).

The camps, which run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, are available now through August 9 at any of Disney’s championship courses (Magnolia and Palm locations). To sign up your kid or for more information, stop by the pro shop at any Disney golf course or call (407) WDW-Golf (939-4653).

Last week at Disneyland Resort, students from across the country got the chance to hone their performances skills at the first ever Disney Performing Arts Conservatory. This five-day comprehensive series of workshops focused on select areas of the performing arts including: Acting, dancing, and vocals.

Led by entertainment professionals, students participated in master classes, went behind the scenes of beloved Disneyland Resort entertainment offerings, and learned what it’s like to have a career in the entertainment industry.

“I’ve grown up coming to Disneyland Resort, watching the dancers in the parades and on the Disney Channel,” said Shai Skrzynski of Juno, Alaska, “Disney has always been an inspiration for me. I’ve always wanted to work with Disney choreographers and the [conservatory] gives me that opportunity.”

The week of learning culminated with a live performance in front of an international audience of theme park guests. There was also a surprise visit by Disney Channel star Caroline Sunshine of “Shake It Up”. The actress, singer and dancer spent time answering students’ questions and talking about her career in the industry.

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If you’re interested in being a part of this incredible new program for individual performers, the next Disney Performing Arts Conservatory week is scheduled July 29 – August 2 for students ages 15 to 19.

A few weeks ago, I shared with you my coast-to-coast trip during the Monstrous Summer All-Night Party at three different Disney Parks. The experience was a blast! While I’ve caught up on my sleep, I’m still editing some photos from the trip.

I wasn’t alone during my bi-coastal adventure. Along with some marketing partners, I traveled with a few stars from hit Disney Channel shows including Laura Marano from “Austin & Ally,” and Roshon Fegan and Adam Irigoyen from “Shake It Up.” I enjoyed spending some time with Laura, Roshon and Adam at Disney Parks, especially since my children have watched their shows on Disney Channel. I think one of the coolest things I got to do was photograph them having some fun in Florida and California.

Our friends at Disney.com created a short video highlighting some of the “monstrous” adventures they had at Disney Parks.

Joining us on July 4th is the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from Miramar, Calif., who will help retire the colors at Disneyland park during the flag retreat ceremony in Town Square at 5:30 p.m. They also will perform a full concert at 7:15 p.m. at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree.

On July 4th at Disney California Adventure park, the Concert Band of the Air National Guard Bands of the Southwest will perform at 4 p.m. on the Palisades Stage (“World of Color” viewing area stage). This performance will mark the first military concert held at Disney California Adventure park on Independence Day.

Several acts from the Air National Guard Bands of the Southwest also will perform throughout next week, as follows. Below is a complete schedule of the military acts and where and when they will be performing.

In celebration of the three-year anniversary of “World of Color” this month, I wanted to try out the slow-motion camera and have the crew tape some highlights from the ever-changing show. Nothing compares to seeing this spectacular in person; however, the video below gives a glimpse of the show from a whole new, multi-colored perspective.

Just as before, this new collection inspires the inner beauty in everyone to come forth and allows you to experiment with your favorite colors while immersing yourself into the diverse stories that each pigment and product represents. Unlock the Spell includes three nail polishes, three lip glosses, a mini nail polish set and an eye shadow palette, which unleash the alluring soft colors of three spell bound princesses: Belle, Rapunzel and Tiana. These graceful hues create a sense of sophistication where only you hold the key to unlock redefining interpretations of timeless looks.

Here’s a special tip for you! For a limited time, guests will have the opportunity to purchase a Beautifully Disney 5 Piece Brush Set for $15.00 plus tax with any Beautifully Disney cosmetic merchandise purchase of $40.00 or more. But don’t despair, if you are unable to pick up this brush set during this special promotion, look for it at its normal retail value of $19.95.

If you are on the West Coast, and happen to be near Disney Vault 28 in the Downtown Disney District, be sure to stop by on June 29 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the official debut of Unlock the Spell! This premier event will include mini makeovers of the eyes and lips, all performed by Disney Parks make-up artists! For those of you on the East Coast who were there for the launch of Wickedly Beautiful, look for Unlock the Spell to debut at Tren-D inside the Downtown Disney Marketplace on the same day! If you are unable to make it to Disney Parks, then be sure to keep an eye out online, as this new collection will debut in early July.

Whether you are a beautiful bayou princess, a provincial mademoiselle or a spirited adventurer who lets her hair down, there is something in this collection for everyone! Be sure to keep an eye out for future collection releases in the Beautifully Disney line and premier events happening at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

The prestigious three-day camp provides a dream-come-true opportunity for aspiring football players, the opportunity to get hands-on instruction from some of the NFL’s top athletes. Along with Brees, the academy also features NFL all-pros Jimmy Graham and Jonathan Vilma and St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

On Friday and Saturday, the high school athletes immediately put what they have learned to the test by taking part in two days of 7-on-7 competition, a format which has been widely credited with helping accelerate the development of several current young NFL starting quarterbacks and skill position players.

All the fun and games are for a good cause, too. Proceeds from the academy benefit the Brees Dream Foundation. The Brees Dream Foundation was founded in 2003 with a mission to improve the quality of life for cancer patients, and provide care, education and opportunities for children and families in need.

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